(A)
A pending administrative disqualification
hearing shall not affect the right of either the accused individual or the
assistance group to apply for program benefits and to receive them if otherwise
eligible.

(B)
A pending
administrative disqualification hearing shall not prevent the local agency from
taking appropriate action to deny, reduce or terminate assistance for other
reasons.

(C)
The local agency is
responsible for processing the application and issuing proper notice pursuant
to rules
5101:6-2-02 and
5101:6-2-03 of the
Administrative Code.